Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 November 2009
494 Deputy John O’Mahony asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will report on the outcomes of a meeting held on 10 November 2009 between officials of his Department and representatives of Educate Together regarding their application for second level patronage status; when a decision is expected on this patronage application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41855/09]
Amharc ar fhreagra497 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress he has made in assessing the application by Educate Together to become a patronage body for second level schools; when he intends to reply to Educate Together on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41906/09]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 494 and 497 together.
In recent talks between Officials from my Department and representatives from Educate Together there was a wide-ranging and constructive discussion about the issues surrounding Educate Together's application to become a patron at second level. In this context my Department is currently considering a number of broad policy issues relating to the recognition process for second level schools and the application from Educate Together to be recognised as a patron body at second level is being fully examined within the context of legal, financial and other factors that I must consider.
